This research is being done to test if a drug called omalizumab can help people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and allergies. Each participant will be in the study for about 16 months, including 1-3 months of screening, 12 months of receiving the study drug at a clinic, and a follow-up call one month after your final clinic visit.
This study is for people 40 years and older with COPD who also have allergens in their home that they are allergic to, like pet dander, cockroaches or dust mites.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
334
The study drug (omalizumab or placebo) will be given as a subcutaneous injection, which means an injection into the fat layer just under the skin in your arm or leg. This is similar to an insulin injection and not as deep as a typical vaccine injection. After the injection, participants will be monitored for any side effects. The study team will determine the dose and how often the injection is given based on the participant's weight and blood test results. Injections will be either be given monthly, 12 doses, or twice per month, 24 doses. All injections will be given at the clinic.
The study drug (omalizumab or placebo) will be given as a subcutaneous injection, which means an injection into the fat layer just under the skin in your arm or leg. This is similar to an insulin injection and not as deep as a typical vaccine injection. After the injection, participants will be monitored for any side effects. The study team will determine the dose and how often the injection is given based on the participant's weight and blood test results. Injections will be either be given monthly, 12 doses, or twice per month, 24 doses. All injections will be given at the clinic.
Rate of COPD exacerbations
To determine the efficacy of omalizumab injection in reducing the annualized rate of moderate or severe exacerbations (primary outcome) over the course of 12 months among individuals with COPD having sensitization and exposure to any of a panel of common indoor aeroallergens.
Time frame: 12 months
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